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Robert B. Carson

Robert B. Carson

Jun 24, 2015

ONEONTA - Robert B. Carson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 with his wife of 57 years, Marjorie, at his side. He was 80. Bob was born July 6, 1934 in Greensburg, PA to Harry R. and Mary Catherine (Postlewaite) Carson. He spent most of his childhood in Syracuse, New York and graduated from Hamilton College...

William F. Dunne

William F. Dunne

Jun 3, 2015

WORCESTER – William F. Dunne passed away June 3, 2015 in Venice, Fla. Bill was born September 21, 1940 in Brooklyn, the loving son of Rose and Charles Dunne. Bill was retired from Citibank in New York City. He is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette; two sisters, Patricia and Herb Fiederer of Worcester and Regina Peterson of New Jersey;...

Orben C. Loucks, Sr.

Orben C. Loucks, Sr.

May 25, 2015

OTEGO – Orben C. Loucks, Sr., 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior during the night on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015. He was born November 4, 1941 in Meridale, NY, the third of six children of Homer and Blanche (Payne) Loucks. On March 17, 1962 Orben married Kay Miller. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage. He was...

William "Bill" Ballute

William "Bill" Ballute

May 21, 2015

ONEONTA – William "Bill" Ballute, 65, died peacefully on May 21, 2015 due to complications of Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). Born on May 22, 1949 in Endwell, NY, he was the son of Verna and William Ballute. He attended Maine-Endwell High School and studied at SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Delhi, earning a bachelor's degree in economics. He was an area car...

Virginia Jeane "Shay" Wilber

Virginia Jeane "Shay" Wilber

May 20, 2015

Virginia Jeane "Shay" Wilber was born in Albany, NY on October 7, 1979 to the parents of Mr. and Mrs. David F. Wilber III. She died unexpectedly, at home on May 20, 2015. Shay grew up in Oneonta, NY where she attended Valleyview Elementary and Oneonta Middle School. During High School, she attended Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, MA where...

Howard T. Lynch

Howard T. Lynch

May 20, 2015

Please note service changed to 11am Saturday May 30 at St Charles Cemetery. ONEONTA – Howard T. Lynch, 88, died May 20, 2015. He was born July 29, 1926 in East Meadow, the son of John and Mary (Wolf) Lynch. He was a United States Air Force veteran, serving in World War II stationed in Japan. He was employed at...

Robert J. Dankievitch

Robert J. Dankievitch

May 18, 2015

Westford Robert J. Dankievitch, 77, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on November 2, 1937 in Smithtown, NY; the son of John A. and Anna B. (Pendzick) Dankievitch. Robert married Anne Hinsch on December 21, 1957 in Uniondale, NY. He served in United States Navy for 11 years in active duty...

Joyce A. Bolton

Joyce A. Bolton

May 11, 2015

WORCESTER – Joyce A. Bolton, 85, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at A.O Fox Hospital in Oneonta, after a short illness. She was born August 23, 1929 in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur J. and Grace E. (Griffin) Boughton. She married Melvin Bolton on November 3, 1954. He predeceased her on June 25, 1988. Mrs. Bolton was a care...

Christy D. Eberling

Christy D. Eberling

May 6, 2015

MARYLAND – Christy D. Eberling, 88, passed away May 6, 2015 at his home. He was born in New City, Rockland County, NY, the son of Joseph and Flora (Lent) Eberling. Chris was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. He is survived by a nephew, Kirk Eberling...

Richard "Dick" J. Ellegate

Richard "Dick" J. Ellegate

Apr 25, 2015

ONEONTA – Richard "Dick" J. Ellegate, 86, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home. He was born October 3, 1928 in Albany, the son of Emmett J. and Clara Ellegate. He married M. Gail Cassin in Watervliet on May 5, 1956, just shy of 59 years. Richard was a resident of Oneonta for the past 58 plus years....

Frank John Pavlick

Frank John Pavlick

Apr 24, 2015

DECATUR - Frank John Pavlick, 92, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 28, 1922 in Hoboken, NJ, the son of immigrants Frank and Agnes (Nachtigal) Polich. He married Mary Alex on May 22, 1955 at our Lady of the...

Carolyn P Battista

Carolyn P Battista

Apr 23, 2015

ONEONTA - The family and friends of Carolyn P. Battista (nee) Percuoco are sad to announce her death, at home in Oneonta, NY on Thursday April 23, 2015. She was born on September 25, 1944 to the late Patrick and Alice Percuoco. She grew up in Troy and was a communicant of Our Lady of Victory Church. She graduated from...

Margaret M. Jung

Margaret M. Jung

Apr 18, 2015

STAMFORD – Margaret M. Jung, 91, formerly of Smithtown, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Robinson Terrace in Stamford. She was born March 29, 1924 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Charles and Susan (Young) Green. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis G. Jung Sr.; two sons, Frank Jung Jr. and Michael Jung Sr.; a grandson, Michael Jung...

Eric E. Tompkins

Eric E. Tompkins

Apr 17, 2015

WORCESTER - Eric E. Tompkins, 30, passed away April 17, 2015 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY. He was born September 6, 1984 in Albany, the son of Thomas Tompkins and Ellie Hill. Eric was a graduate of Worcester Central School. He worked at Brooks House of BBQ in Oneonta for many years and was currently working at Kintz Plastic...

Richard J. Stiehler

Richard J. Stiehler

Apr 16, 2015

WESTFORD – Richard J. Stiehler, Sr., 75, passed away April 16, 2015 peacefully at home with his loving family after an illness with cancer. He was born April 18, 1939 in Union City, NJ, the son of Alphonso and Hazel (Lennon) Stiehler. He married Beverlye Frato on June 22, 1986 in West New York, NJ. He was a United States...

Ellis "Al" P. White

Ellis "Al" P. White

Apr 14, 2015

WALTON – Ellis "Al" P. White, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savoir on April 14, 2015. He was home with his loving family by his side. Al was a mechanic in his younger years, then later in life obtained his CDL and became a truck driver, retiring from Riddell Brothers in Oneonta. He was a United States...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Apr 12, 2015

WESTFORD - Dorothy Johnson, 84, entered into rest on Sunday, April, 12, 2015. Dotty was born on November 17, 1930 in New York City to Harry & Eva Barbara (Nierdka) Trofinoff. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Harold Johnson, at St. Brigid's Church and together they had four beloved children. She and Harold raised their family in...

Mabel I. Arnott

Mabel I. Arnott

Apr 11, 2015

GREENFIELD CENTER – Mabel I. Arnott, 79, passed away April 11, 2015 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. She was born June 12, 1935 in Worcester, NY, the daughter of Howard and Pearl (Banks) Stevens. A beloved mother and grandmother, she loved country music, dancing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a homemaker and...

Roger D. Sperry

Roger D. Sperry

Apr 7, 2015

ONEONTA – Roger D. Sperry, 72, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford. He was born January 20, 1943 in Oneonta, the son of Alton and Gracie (Bostick) Sperry. Roger was a United States Air Force veteran, serving from 1964 to 1967. He is survived by his wife, Darla Sperry; son, Joseph and...

James Konstanty

James Konstanty

Apr 3, 2015

ONEONTA - James Edward Konstanty, 73, of Oneonta, died suddenly on Friday, April 3, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was born February 26, 1942 in Jamestown, NY, the eldest son of C. James and Mary (Burlingame)Konstanty. Jim grew up in Worcester, NY, and attended Worcester Central School through the 9th grade. He graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960...

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